IIdmistondmiston PParisharish NNewsletterewsletter Autumn 2016 News from Idmiston, Porton and Gomeldon From James Humphries, Chairman, Idmiston Parish Council The times they are a-changin’… Community Projects Ideas Please The season is only one of the many changes happening The IPC are drawing up a list of within the Parish. Here are some highlights… potential community projects and New Councillors improvements that will inform our I’m pleased to say that since the Summer newsletter, the priorities for 2017. In addition, IPC has grown from 10 to 14 councillors with only one the IPC are building a list of place remaining to be fi lled by co-option. We recently more signifi cant infrastructure allocated a number of key roles (to be published on the improvements, which could website soon) and I have high hopes for the increased be funded by potential future developments in which productivity and scope of work we can take on. Go to we would secure a share of any associated Community page 5 to fi nd out a little about who they are. Infrastructure Levy (CIL). New Bourne Cemetery The Bourne Cemetery is now open to receive buri- We know many of our parishioners are clear in their als (p11). This was made possible by the rapid deci- minds what they think the village needs, so we invite sion-making the council were able to achieve in Sep- your suggestions for the improvements you would like tember and October to approve all the required rules and to see in our Parish (send to the Parish Clerk). procedures. The opening of the cemetery has also led to the need for a part-time Cemetery Manager (p4). In the weeds Retiring Parish Clerk Talking of community, we were very impressed with the Whilst talking about vacancies, sadly we also have one volunteer turnout for the weeding of the riverbank in Id- for a Parish Clerk, as Jim has decided to retire after a miston organised by Roy Gould. They made some great little under two years of excellent and diligent service progress but there is still work to be done (p19) (p4). We only have Jim through to the end of the year, so Gomeldon Hill - lights on! please consider the role if it might be of interest. After two years of darkness, the lights on Gomeldon Hill Neighbourhood Plan Getting Close… are fi nally re-connected and working! Have a read of The Neighbourhood Plan (p3) is entering the fi nal stages, the story on page 12. with the referendum now within our sights. A potential application for a large-scale development, well in ex- On behalf of Idmiston Parish Council, I wish you all cess of the size outlined in your Neighbourhood Plan, is the best for the coming season and associated causing signifi cant emotion and concern, resulting in the festivities. James Humphries formation of an action group (p16). Contents Meetings of Idmiston PC take place, usually on the second 1. Chairman’s Note 18. Wessex Water Grid Funding 2. All Saints Church Idmiston 18. Bourne Valley Link Scheme Monday of every month, except 2. Contacting Idmiston Parish Council 19. Porton Football Club April and August, at 7.30pm in 3. Neighbourhood Plan 19. River Bank Clearance Idmiston Parish Memorial Hall. 3. Salisbury Model Engineering Soc. 20. Porton Flower Club Members of the public are most 4. Vacancy Parish Clerk 20. Rural Taxi Service 4. Vacancy Cemetery Manager 21. A303 Update welcome and at each meeting 5. New Councillors and IPC listing 22. Wiltshire Police (& page 36) a period of time is set aside for 6. Idmiston Memorial Hall 24. Idmiston & Porton WI comments from the public. If you 7. Memorial Hall Fundraising 25. Porton Ladies Club have any issues that you wish 8. Line Dancing 26. Club Friday to bring to the attention of the 9. Mobile Library Timetable 28. St Ann St. Porton Surgery 9. Over 60s Club 29. Church News Parish Council please contact 10. St Nicholas’ School 30. Wiltshire Recycling Centres the Clerk. 11. Bourne Cemetery open 31. B.V. Horticultural Society 12. Parish Steward Scheme 32. Porton Brownies 12. Gomeldon Street Lights 32. Toddler Group Clerk: Jim Slater 13. Porton Baptist Church 34. B.V. Historical Society 17 Winterslow Road 13. Badminton Club 35. Gomeldon School Traffi c Porton SP4 0LW 13. Humpty Dumpty Hill Gate 36. Wiltshire Police 14. Bourne Valley Scout Group 37. St Nicholas Sch. Open Mornings Tel: 01980 590611 16. Parish Choir 39. E. Gomeldon Road Access [email protected] 16. Action Group Poster 39. Telling Wiltshire Council All Saints Idmiston - Churches Conservation Trust The Churches Conservation Trust has recently taken on its 350th Church - St Kenelm’s in Sapperton, Gloucester- shire. This Church was named after Kenelm the boy king of Mercia in the 9th Century. Closer to home, All Saints cannot boast a boy king, but the Reverend John Bowle who was born in Idmiston in 1725 and became the incumbent of All Saints after attaining an MA at Ox- ford. He translated Don Quixote from the Spanish to English. Memorials to the family can be seen in the church. A steady stream of visitors contin- ue to enjoy the peace and tranquility of All Saints and the last entry in the Visitors Book was written by an indi- vidual from New South Wales whose ancestors had originated from Idmis- ton and he described the experience as all others. Tea, Coff ee and Cakes will Mulled wine, soft drinks and mince “coming home”. be available so please do come and visit pies will be available as usual in the Christmas Events the Church. Tags to hang on the tree Church after the service. ● Saturday 26 November 11- 2.00 pm will be in the Church throughout the – Christmas Memory Tree Launch. whole Christmas period. Please do come and support these A unique opportunity to commemo- ● All Saints Christmas Service events. All proceeds from both these rate your loved ones this Christmas by Will be held on Wednesday 21 Decem- functions will go to the CCT and the hanging a message on the tree. This is ber at 6.30 pm. This family friendly local parish and will go towards keep- for everyone whether a member of the service is always well attended so dress ing our beautiful old Church open and Parish, or of the faith community and warmly and come and enjoy some qui- maintained. et time out from the Christmas frenzy. Idmiston Parish Newsletter Page 2 Idmiston Neighbourhood Plan Update Councillor Valerie Creswell reports: Potential developments When we last updated you on the Over recent weeks many of you progress of the draft INP in the may have heard that, following their summer edition of the Magazine, presentation at the AGM of Idmiston the Plan had just completed the six Parish Council in May, Bovis Homes week Public Consultation on the and Savills have been undertaking Wiltshire Council website soil and archaeological tests in the fi eld behind the Memorial Hall. At In early July, the draft INP together their presentation, they revealed that with representations from the Public they were considering a development Consultation exercise, the supporting of up to 50 houses on this site. The Data Book and documents were sent site was not one of those chosen in to the Independent Inspector. It is the the Neighbourhood Plan site selection role of the Inspector to closely exam- exercise carried out by Parishioners ine the Plan and the supporting evi- in September 2014 and the number of dence to ensure that it is logical, legal houses proposed is well in excess of and viable before it goes to Adoption the recommended maximum num- and Public Referendum. A few weeks ber of 10 for Large Villages such as ago the Inspector came back to the Porton. The additional pressure that INP team to clarify several technical port the Plan, then the local Planning such a large scale development would questions raised during the Consul- Authority must bring it into force place upon our, already, overstretched tation process. With great assistance when considering all future planning infrastructure would be very great. from offi cers at Wilshire Council we applications for housing development If we do not vote for our Neighbour- have now returned to the Inspector the sites hood Plan at the Referendum, there But when? answers and clarifi cations required. will be little, or no, barrier to this The next steps The time frame has, inevitably, and further large scale development The next stage of the process is slipped but it is our expectation that proposals. that the Inspector should return this will be accomplished before the the draft INP to Wiltshire Council end of the year. In the whole of South When the time comes – please together with recommendations for Wiltshire, we are one of only two vote Yes in favour of the Neigh- any amendments and corrections. Neighbourhood Plans to have reached bourhood Plan in the Referen- If all goes smoothly, the offi cers of this stage of the process. The INP dum. We will try to keep every- Wiltshire Council should move to team has worked with great energy one informed when details of adoption of the INP. Adoption is the and determination to get to this point such a vote trigger for the Referendum where and we would like to thank them all begin to all parishioners currently registered for their commitment to the project. emerge. on the Electoral Roll will be eligible The INP, when adopted, will play a to vote in a postal vote. large part in giving the community an If more than 50% of those voting sup- infl uence in how development will be conducted in the future Salisbury and District Model Engineering Society At the August meeting members were treated to a fascinating talk on the Wiltshire Air Am- bulance.